My client a leading Fitout Contractor in Dubai is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer to support the successful delivery of interior fit-out projects across office, residential, and F&B sectors in Dubai.
This role is key to developing and maintaining accurate project schedules, tracking progress, and providing data-driven insights to support project teams. Working closely with the Planning Manager and Project Managers, you will ensure programmes are realistic, up to date, and aligned with site execution.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and maintain detailed project programmes covering design, procurement, construction, and handover phases
- Update baseline and revised schedules on a regular basis to reflect actual site progress
- Support the preparation of short-term and long-term planning outputs, including look-ahead programmes
Progress Monitoring & Analysis
- Track project progress and compare actual performance against planned milestones
- Identify delays, analyse schedule variances, and highlight risks to the project team
- Assist in developing recovery plans and mitigation strategies
Coordination & Support
- Liaise with Project Managers, site engineers, procurement, and commercial teams to gather progress data
- Support integration of subcontractor and supplier programmes into the overall schedule
- Ensure alignment between planning outputs and site activities
Reporting
- Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports, dashboards, and 2-6 week look-ahead schedules
- Maintain accurate planning records and documentation
- Provide clear planning insights to support decision-making
Pre-Construction & Claims Support
- Assist with planning inputs during tender stages, including preparation of preliminary programmes
- Support the preparation of Extension of Time (EOT) documentation and basic delay analysis
- Contribute to maintaining records required for claims and reporting
Resource & Data Management
- Support resource planning, including tracking manpower histograms
- Coordinate with document control to ensure proper management of planning data and updates
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 3-6 years' experience in planning within construction or interior fit-out
- Experience in fast-track fit-out projects in the UAE is highly preferred
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project
- Good understanding of fit-out construction sequencing and project lifecycles
- Familiarity with local authority approval timelines in Dubai
- Basic knowledge of delay analysis and EOT processes is an advantage
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset
- Good communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive and solution-focused approach
